Ian Cook

Curious about the differences between gaussian and pareto distribution? Ask Ian. Want to know what it’s like to kite ski North of the Arctic Circle? Ask Ian. Not only is he an expert in statistical analysis and HR metrics, he’s also an avid cyclist, skier and runner. At Visier, Ian helps customers drive organizational change through linking workforce analysis to business outcomes. He is responsible for the workforce domain expertise within the Visier solutions.

6 Steps for Making Smart Decisions With Wearables Data

By Ian Cook, 12.09.18

Several years ago, data gathered from sociometric badges (wearable devices equipped with sensors) revealed something interesting about the Bank of…

How to Measure Learning and Development’s Business Impact

By Ian Cook, 09.09.18

Measuring the effectiveness of learning and development on business results is a challenge learning leaders have yet to overcome. According…

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To Succeed at Talent Acquisition, Go Beyond Your Applicant Tracking System

By Ian Cook, 06.09.18

Talent acquisition is arguably the one HR area that provides the biggest advantage to a business. People are the driving…

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A Data-Driven Guide to Dealing with Toxic Employees

By Ian Cook, 04.09.18

Imagine the workplace as an ecosystem and at its heart, lies a community of living, breathing organisms. In an ecosystem,…

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How to Improve Recruiter Efficiency By Slaying Dirty Data Issues

By Ian Cook, 01.09.18

As unemployment rates continue to drop and the competition for talent in key roles heats up, talent acquisition leaders have…

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Think You Know Your Total Cost of Workforce? Think Again.

By Ian Cook, 28.08.18

Do you have a detailed and accurate understanding of your total cost of workforce (TCOW)? If your organization is anything…